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The video explores three methods to rename multiple PDF files based on their content, with a focus on increasing efficiency. The manual method involves individually renaming each file by copying and pasting text from within the PDF—a tedious process for handling numerous files. The second method uses the preview pane in the file explorer, allowing users to view content and rename files more swiftly by tabbing through them. The most efficient method employs Evermap’s AutoSplit plugin for Adobe Acrobat Pro, which automates the renaming process based on specified text within the PDFs. The video demonstrates how to install and configure the plugin, set up rules for text extraction, and use the tool to rename batches of files accurately and quickly. The speaker underscores the plugin’s flexibility, including options to add multiple rules, customize file naming patterns, and choose output folders, and concludes with a recommendation to consider upgrading to the pro version for enhanced features.
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In this segment, the video discusses three methods to rename multiple PDF files based on their content, particularly useful when dealing with a large number of PDFs.
1. The first method is manual and involves opening each file, copying the content for the new name, and renaming each file individually—a cumbersome process for many files.
2. The second method utilizes the preview pane in the file explorer to streamline the process slightly. By using the preview pane to view the content and then using the ‘tab’ key to move quickly to the next file for renaming.
3. The third and most efficient method involves using a tool called Evermap’s AutoSplit plugin for Adobe Acrobat Pro. This tool automates the renaming process. The video explains how to download, install, and use the plugin, highlighting its capability to rename files based on content quickly and efficiently.
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In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to use a plugin to automatically rename PDF files based on specific text extracted from a designated location within the files. They begin by adding a rule in the plugin to identify and rename the files according to the text found in a specified area of the PDFs. The speaker loads a sample PDF to highlight the area containing the name, zooms in for accuracy, and sets the location for text extraction. After confirming the settings, they select all the PDF files to be renamed and click on the rename function. The plugin then processes the files, renaming each PDF according to the extracted names. The speaker verifies the changes, showing that all PDFs have been correctly renamed. They also highlight the plugin’s flexibility, mentioning the option to add new rules for different text locations.
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In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to rename files by highlighting the name and invoice number, zooming in, and selecting the specific areas to extract the code. They explain how to add rules for renaming, open files, and confirm the changes. The newly renamed files can include a space or hyphen between the name and invoice number. Additionally, the speaker shows how to rename files within the same folder or move the renamed files to a different folder by selecting the output folder. Finally, they recommend checking out the tool, possibly purchasing the pro version, and encourage viewers to like, share, subscribe, and enable notifications for future content.